The Yukon Government (YG) has implemented Envoke, a new email communication platform, which is a Canadian owned and operated company that specializes in working with communication professionals. The platform is used for email distribution and communication management and enables clients to effectively manage email communication in compliance with Canadian communications and privacy legislation. The Highways and Public Works (HPW) eServices department manages all implementations for YG.
Wildland Fire Management (WFM) is the wildfire response body of the Government of Yukon. Its mandate is to protect life, property, infrastructure and to facilitate the creation of wildfire resilient Yukon communities. WFM also manages burn permits, coordinates community wildfire protection planning, and provides wildfire updates to the public. The WFM Branch of Community Services is desirous of obtaining the services of the Envoke email distribution client. WFM will move from the existing emergency information distribution methods onto the Envoke platform in order to better and more effectively manage Yukon Community Wildfire communications.
This service promotes and ensures safety of lives and property of Yukoners as WFM navigates emergencies particularly during the fire seasons. Subscriptions allow Yukoners to receive emergency wildfire alerts and bulletin notifications for their chosen localities. These communications may include fire alerts, prescribed burning notices, prohibitions, advisories, and evacuation alerts. Yukoners may also receive links to further information about planned work and safety information on Yukon Protective Services social media pages
